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Entries Tagged as 'Telephones'

Epic reverse prank call on telemarketer that can’t hang up

October 16th, 2010 · 8 Comments

One of the keys to effective scambaiting is keeping the scammers focused on you instead of some actual hapless victim. Telemarketers will usually hang up if you seem resistant, figuring they will just get the next sucker. But today, I received a call on one of my honeypot phone numbers that blew me away. It […]

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Tags: Spam and Telemarketing · Telephones

Scam baiting and the art of reverse prank calls

December 23rd, 2009 · No Comments

The name’s James Bond – James – Bond. As far as you know, if you’re a telemarketer. Enter the world of scam baiting – according to 419 Eater, perhaps the #1 scam baiting forum, scambaiting is “[entering] a dialogue with scammers, simply to waste their time and resources. Whilst you are doing this, you will […]

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Tags: pwn3d! (Hacks and Tricks) · Spam and Telemarketing · Telephones

Skype To Go F%#k Yourself

December 22nd, 2009 · 3 Comments

Woke up at the crack of noon to an unusual email (emphasis mine):
When you bought Skype Credit or your subscription, you got a Skype To Go number as part of your purchase.
It’s the easy way to use your Skype Credit or subscription from your mobile to call phones abroad – really handy when you can’t […]

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Tags: Technology · Telephones

Cul-de-sac’s Cut Cable Causes Cablevision Craziness

June 29th, 2008 · 4 Comments

When Cablevision used a tree as an impromptu telephone pole, it started an epic adventure with their customer service.

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Tags: Complaint Department · Telephones

Adventures in Cellular Handset Insurance Claims

April 9th, 2008 · No Comments

Insurance of any form is rarely a compelling value proposition for consumers. Take, for example, life insurance. Life insurance is the one product that people buy that they hope to never have to use. From the insurer’s perspective, it’s a safe bet: you don’t want to die, and you’ll do whatever you need to in […]

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Tags: Complaint Department · My Thoughts · Telephones